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2003 Ford Taurus Lagging - Engine
Question: I just bought this car used about three weeks ago. It has 79, 000 miles on it. The check engine light has been coming on periodically. It flickers on, and then the next time I use the car it is off. Sometimes two days will go by and it won't come on, and the third day it will come back on. The first week, a mechanic used a computer to check out the light and said there was "no code". The engine has been running fine until today. I offered a ride to a friend and her three children, and I noticed that the car lagged with the extra weight. I had to press much harder than usual on the gas pedal to get to 65 miles per hour. I also noticed that the engine sounded as though it were revving higher than usual. The RPM's were just above '2'. After I dropped them off, the engine continued to rev higher (I heard that slight whine). I noticed that the check engine light had come back on. I also noticed that I had used an 1/8th of a tank of gas going only about 16 miles. I did have the AC on.
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Technican: Hello, I'd sure want to check again for diagnostic codes. Some of the national chain auto parts stores will read the codes for you for free. That can be a big help as no mechanic is involved yet. You can write down the codes for your own use. Usually, these chain stores will not "clear" the codes they find to avoid liability issues.
Please check to see if this service is free of charge in your area. If it is will you please tell me what codes are found?
I'm wanting to see if all the gears are shifting properly, including the overdrive, or if the engine not running efficiently.
Owner: OK,
I will check to see if there is an Auto Zone around here and if they will do a free diagnostic, and I'll let you know.
Technican: Any luck getting the codes read?
Technican: Please, update the status of your question. I want to help.
Owner: I have never been able to find out what is wrong with it, because the engine light never stays on long enough to get it checked out.
One time I drove to an Auto Zone about 10 miles away from my home (the light wouldn't come on), stayed out all day, then drove home, and the engine light didn't come on until I was around the corner from my house.
It is getting a little worse, though. A few times the car sounded like it was getting ready to cut off.
Technican: If the frequency is finally on the increase, an opportunity should come your way soon.
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